47 days in Europe Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to National Portrait Gallery and South Bank. Get some cultural insight at Imperial War Museum London and Old Royal Naval College. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Cathedral, take a stroll through Soho, and take in panoramic vistas at The Monument to the Great Fire of London.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our London travel route planning website.

Auckland, New Zealand to London is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. You'll gain 12 hours traveling from Auckland to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Auckland in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in London, with lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Glasgow.

Provand's Lordship and The Mackintosh House will appeal to history buffs. Shop till you drop at The Glasgow School of Art and Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, admire the striking features of House for an Art Lover, see the interesting displays at The Tenement House, and view the masterpieces at Hunterian Art Gallery.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Glasgow planning app.

You can fly from London to Glasgow in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Amsterdam.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Portuguese Synagogue, then examine the collection at Micropia, then contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht, and finally examine the collection at Anne Frank House. On the next day, admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, engage your brain at Body Worlds, then examine the collection at Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Glasgow to Amsterdam by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. May in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to fly to Berlin.

Relax by the water at Strandbar Mitte and Strandbad Wannsee. Popular historic sites such as Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and House of the Wannsee Conference are in your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Potsdam's Gardens in Potsdam (about 48 minutes away). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, buy something for everyone on your list at Die Hackeschen Hoefe, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and take an in-depth tour of Palace of Tears.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Berlin trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Venice.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Doge's Palace and Scuola Grande di San Rocco. Get some historical perspective at San Giorgio Maggiore and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Cannaregio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, make a trip to Basilica di San Marco, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico di Venezia.

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Venice tour itinerary builder site.

Getting from Berlin to Venice by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. June in Venice sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Verona.

On the 10th (Sat), wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe, get engrossed in the history at Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano, see a show at Arena di Verona, then delve into the distant past at Porta Borsari - World Heritage Site, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, and finally explore the historical opulence of Museo di Castelvecchio.

To see ratings and other tourist information, read our Verona trip maker.

You can drive from Venice to Verona in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In June in Verona, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to Milan.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Armeria Reale. Discover out-of-the-way places like Il Cenacolo and Castello Sforzesco. Venture out of the city with trips to Bergamo (Campanone o Torre Civica, Cappella Colleoni, &more), Abbazia Santa Maria di Morimondo (in Morimondo) and Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (in Arese). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, see the interesting displays at Museo del Novecento, take an in-depth tour of Villa Necchi Campiglio, and admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Milan online trip planner.

You can drive from Verona to Milan in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In June, daytime highs in Milan are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can drive to Modena.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): examine the collection at Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti, get outside with Outdoor Activities, make a trip to Palazzo Ducale Piano Primo, then examine the collection at Panini Motor Museum, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Modena travel route planning app.

Getting from Milan to Modena by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Modena can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Florence.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Piazza del Duomo and Florence Academy of Fine Arts. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Basilica San Miniato al Monte and Museo Nazionale del Bargello. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Pisa (Battistero di San Giovanni, Camposanto, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John, get engrossed in the history at Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, explore the galleries of Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence, and contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Florence online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Modena to Florence takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Rome.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Let the collections at Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini and Serra capture your imagination. And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Venezia, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, admire the striking features of Villa Borghese, and make a trip to Piazza Navona.

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You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In June in Rome, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can fly to Barcelona.

Head to La Boqueria and Carre d'Artistesfor plenty of shopping. Let the collections at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC and Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA capture your imagination. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through El Born, get to know the fascinating history of Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.

To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Rome, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Barcelona, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Olympia.

Step off the beaten path and head to Archaeological Site of Olympia and Olympia Land Winery. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Glyfa Beach and Palouki beach. Get out of town with these interesting Olympia side-trips: Agios Nicolaos Church (in Katakolo), Paralia Agia Marina (in Amaliada) and Kastro Chlemoutsi (in Kastro). The adventure continues: relax in the rural setting at Klio's Honey Farm, take an in-depth tour of Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of Antiquity, view the masterpieces at Smili Art Workshop, and relax and rejuvenate at Euphoria Spa.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Olympia day trip planning website.

Getting from Barcelona to Olympia by combination of flight and bus takes about 13 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or drive; or do a combination of train, bus, ferry, and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June in Olympia, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Paris.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, explore the world behind art at Musee Marmottan Monet, then explore the world behind art at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, admire the masterpieces at Musee De Cluny, then take a stroll through Île de la Cité, and finally get engrossed in the history at Memorial De La Shoah.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Paris route builder website.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Olympia to Paris takes 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Olympia to Paris. Traveling from Olympia in July, things will get slightly colder in Paris: highs are around 30°C and lows about 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to take a train to London.

National Gallery and HMS Belfast will appeal to museum buffs. Popular historic sites such as Wallace Collection and Old Royal Naval College are in your itinerary. Explore London further: stop by Westminster, examine the collection at Cutty Sark, get engrossed in the history at British Library, and admire the masterpieces at The British Museum.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our London trip tool.

You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Paris, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.